Will Drinking Lettuce Water Actually Help You Sleep? Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/June 23, 2021 9:23 am EST Most of us enjoy lettuce as the main ingredient in our favorite green and leafy salads, and while we might think there is no other way to enjoy this versatile vegetable, TikTok users say there is a way we can consume lettuce that doesn’t involve a choice of honey mustard, Caesar, or ranch dressings....
About 1 In 10 People Prefer This Type Of Chocolate To All Others Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/July 31, 2021 3:04 pm EST When you think of candy, you can’t not think of chocolate. Whether it’s a classic Hershey bar, a nutty Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, or an indulgent square of Ghirardelli dark chocolate, cocoa-laden treats are a favorite among those of us with a sweet tooth. There’s a piece of chocolate for almost every taste preference, too, whether you want something super sweet or more bitter, something plain or filled with nuts, or something molded into a specific shape....
Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Sweet, Vegan Cakes Instagram By Erich Barganier/March 19, 2021 12:18 pm EST Making a good vegan cake takes real skill. According to Nora Cooks, baking secrets like using applesauce for moisture, vegan butter for the “buttercream frosting” and boiling water for texture all meld together to form the ultimate cake for anyone looking to eschew animal products. While the end result proves delicious, many of us don’t have the time during a regular day to hunker down and bake one of these delectable desserts from scratch....
Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 14, 2021 10:20 am EST There’s just something about a rice dish that makes your meal so delicious. This recipe for authentic Mexican rice is super simple and requires just a handful of ingredients you’ll need to throw together. Another great thing about this dish is the fact that you don’t need to be a world-class chef to make it, and it’s super simple for any beginner....
Bobby Flay Just Shared His Top 3 Fitness Tips With Geoffrey Zakarian Roger Kisby/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/July 23, 2021 2:11 pm EST In the most recent episode of his colleague’s podcast, “Four Courses with Geoffrey Zakarian,” Bobby Flay divulged his top three fitness tips, which were working out in the morning, having portion control, and not snacking late at night. Flay raved about pilates and noted that he just got back from a class before the podcast recording....
Breaking Down Everything That’s Wrong With Starbucks Bloomberg/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Feb. 9, 2021 10:48 am EST You might think that smaller coffee companies would be pretty scornful of industry giant Starbucks, and in some ways, you would be right. Mashed spoke with Tony Konecny, co-founder of direct to consumer coffee roaster Yes Plz, and he did have any number of criticisms to level at this oh-so-mainstream chain. He told us, “It’s fashionable but totally valid to hate on Starbucks from the coffee snob perspective,” and, as a coffee roaster, he doesn’t think too much of the quality or the freshness of the coffee beans Starbucks starts with....
Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2021 11:56 am EST Granola bars are one of those paradoxical snack foods. We probably pick up a package for the first time thinking, “Granola, that should be healthy, right?” Somewhere along the line, though, we find out they’re really not all that great, nutrition-wise. By this time, though, we’ve gotten used to this grab-and-go breakfast....
Chilled Sweet Corn Soup Recipe That’s The Perfect Summer BBQ Side Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 18, 2021 10:54 am EST When you hear mention of a soup served chilled, you almost surely think of the Spanish classic, gazpacho, and then likely can’t really think of any others. Some kind of cucumber soup, maybe? Or a watermelon soup something? The fact is that while there are indeed plenty of soups best served cold, not a lot of them are all that memorable....
Costco’s Frozen Tempura Shrimp Are Turning Heads Instagram By Emily Weaver/April 20, 2021 11:30 am EST Costco has been on top of their seafood game this year. Back at the start of 2021, the big-box grocery retailer began selling already prepared, frozen flavored shrimp in the form of SeaPak’s garlic butter shrimp, which to no surprise, was a big hit with Costco fans. Then in February, we reported that Costco was now offering ready-to-eat packaged shrimp scampi — another big win within the shrimp-loving community....
Costco Shoppers Are Divided On This Ocean-Farmed Fish Instagram By Erich Barganier/Feb. 3, 2021 12:16 pm EST Finding just the right kind of seafood can prove challenging. While we typically have a limited selection of frozen fish, shrimp, and shellfish to choose from at our local grocery chain, sometimes an exotic fish becomes available and inspires a ton of buzz. You may not come across it very often, but barramundi can stir shoppers into a frenzy when it graces seafood sections....
Delicious Potluck Desserts To Bring To Any Get-Together Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Samantha Maxwell/April 6, 2021 11:05 am EST Getting together with family and friends is the highlight of the week, and not just during the holidays. But slowing down and catching up can bring up one important issue, no matter the time of year: What’s for dinner? When everybody has to be well-fed, one of the better choices you can make is to have dessert....
Emeril Lagasse’s Egg Salad Recipe Comes With A Surprising Kick John Lamparski/Getty Images By A. C. Grimes/Jan. 31, 2021 11:32 am EST Some people might tell you that the best way to toss an egg salad is in the garbage. And if you’re used to the most flavorful part of an egg salad sandwich being the bread, you might be inclined to agree. In addition to being yucky to yolk-haters, it has a nasty habit of smelling like sulfur (via Leaftv)....
Everything We Know About Drew Barrymore’s Upcoming ‘Rebel’ Cookbook Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/April 22, 2021 10:34 am EST Actress, entrepreneur and TV presenter Drew Barrymore may be known for her acting chops and entrepreneurial spirit, but she’s also quite the foodie, too. Over the years, Barrymore has developed a better relationship with food, according to an interview she did with Eating Well, and now has a better grasp on staying balanced when it comes to her well-being....
Everything We Know About Robert Irvine’s New Show, The Globe Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/June 8, 2021 4:00 pm EST When it comes to serving up the good times, no one does it better than Robert Irvine. This world-class chef, restaurateur, philanthropist, and host of “Restaurant: Impossible” has authored cookbooks and helped guide up-and-coming chefs through the food world, per Food Network. Irvine’s star power doesn’t stop there. He once competed against a handful of some of the best chefs on “The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs....
Everything You Need To Know About Chopped: Playing With Fire Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/July 8, 2021 11:12 am EST If you’re a “Chopped” superfan, you’re probably already in the loop with some of their special editions of the show, like “Alton’s Maniacal Baskets” or “Chopped 420.” These spin-offs put an extra twist on the mystery baskets, themes, and cooking techniques that chefs use in each round. Now, we’ll get to see new surprises on the show once again, with “Chopped: Playing with Fire,” hosted by Ted Allen....
Hell’s Kitchen Winner Nona Johnson Talks About Her Time On The Show - Exclusive Interview Michael Tullberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 9:50 am EST Few individuals have gone on a culinary journey like Nona Johnson. This acclaimed chef made waves when she appeared on Season 8 of “Hell’s Kitchen” and ended up beating the competition to take home the grand prize. After winning it all, Johnson worked at a handful of restaurants across Los Angeles and eventually made her way to Georgia, where she currently works as an executive chef at The Local Peach, a catering company that provides delectable meals for a variety of social events and stays active in the local community....
Here’s What Denise Richards Really Eats In A Day Noel Vasquez/Getty Images By Courtney Iseman/April 12, 2021 8:13 pm EST Denise Richards understands the struggle is real when it comes to getting the whole family to eat together. Like any parent, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is balancing her own busy schedule with the busy schedules of her husband Aaron and daughters Sam, Lola, and Eloise (via TODAY). According to Bravo, Richards posted on her Instagram about her plan to gather everyone for dinner....
If You’re Eating Chicken Breasts On A Diet, You Need To Read This Shutterstock By Jillian Hammell/Updated: March 19, 2021 3:28 pm EST When you search for healthy meal ideas, more often than not, every recipe on whatever list you uncover will feature some way to prepare chicken breast. Whether it’s served with a side of rice, vegetables, or simply incorporated into a dish to make it more filling, chicken breast is a staple for many pursuing a healthier diet....
McDonald’s Fans Won’t Want To Miss This Uber Eats Promotion Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/March 18, 2021 9:11 pm EST McDonald’s and Uber Eats are teaming up again, to encourage people with Big Mac or McNuggets cravings to have their next family meal delivered … for free. McDelivery through Uber Eats comes to your front door with no delivery fee on orders of $20 or more, now through March 21, according to the McDonald’s website....
People Are Mourning The Closure Of This Classic McDonald’s Twitter By Erich Barganier/Feb. 19, 2021 2:10 pm EST Whether you like it or not, McDonald’s has become part of classic American culture. According to architect, Alan Hess, the oldest McDonald’s in America can easily make any fan of architecture start drooling based on its iconic design. The building maintains its original iconic arch structure that most buildings lost over time, has the perfect glass exterior that begs you to come to the front of the restaurant to order a few burgers, and even qualifies for the National Registry of Historic Landmarks....
